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jacobs ladder help Answered

i'm making a Jacobs ladder. i got the transformer but it doesn't have a plug. what should i do.
i was thinking about splicing a extension cord and using it for the plug but i'm not sure if it would work.
please respond.

i second that though. as such, i will help, you, but you must read the following article, and agree to its clauses:
1) i acknowledge that a jacobs ladder is a dangerous project. i could easily electrocute and kill myself. i am aware of the risks. i waive any and all liability for personal or property damages.
2) i WILL encase the ladder in plexiglass, to prevent accidental contact with people/objects
3) i WILL use it in a well ventilated area to protect myself from ozone poisoning
4) i wont try to make a plasma globe with the transformer
5) if i do shock myself, i will visit the hospital for electrical shock treatment (a lot of people die of heart failure shortly after surviving the initial shock
6) i will listen to the wise advice of tech-king
now then:
you probably could splice on an extension cord.

. Yep. I'm with TK and KM - this is not a project for you. Get some more experience before stepping up to high voltage.
. If you do decide to go ahead, make sure there is a second person on-site who knows CPR (and knows to kill the power before grabbing you). A pretty good idea, even if one knows what one is doing with high voltage.

WHAT!!! okay, you definitly did not do enoughy reserch on high voltages. dare i ask where the transformer came from? (if its from a microwave, dont use it)
i really dont think you are ready for high voltage projects